The Students` Voice of Fayetteville High School | December 10, 2013

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The Students’ Voice of Fayetteville High School | December 10, 2013 | Vol. 94 Issue 4
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In this issue
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Reflection
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Student Council gives back
Student Council’s annual
blood drive and homeless vigil
to help the less fortunate during
the winter months and provide
blood to those in need was December 5 and 6.
“It’s for a good cause,” said
Natalie Counce, a senior student
council member. “We want to
lead FHS students to be active
participants in the community.”
“Student Council is responsible for the planning and organization of both events from
start to finish,” student council
sponsor Vance Arnold said.
“We organize volunteers, contact people for donations, raise
awareness, and donate,” said
Anders Bandy, a senior student
council member.
Student Council members
schedule both events with the
school and other foundations,
such as the Community Blood
Center for the Ozarks (CBCO).
The CBCO is a local nonprofit organization that provides
blood for northwest Arkansas,
southeast Kansas, and southwest Missouri, in addition to
the United States Military and
places across the country in
need, according to the CBCO
official website. They have been
involved with the high school’s
blood drive since it began in the
1990s.
In addition to the blood drive,
student council members organized and participated in the
annual homeless vigil to raise
awareness and funds for the
district’s Families in Transition
program.
The vigil helps both the com-
munity and students in the district, according to Arnold, who
took over the homeless vigil
from Tommy Grace in 1998 and
brought it into the high school.
“[The homeless vigil] allows
the community to interact with
high school-age kids and see
what is going on in our school
system,” Arnold said. “It educates the community, as well
as teenagers, about families in
transition in our schools, and
how some families have different situations and hardships we
wouldn’t normally hear about.”
“Our goal isn’t to act homeless, it is just to draw attention
to a real need in our community,” senior Spencer Finney said.
“We have to be careful to avoid
stereotypes and not offend
anyone.”
Front Page: photo by TIERIN BURROW
WALK AROUND DOWNTOWN - Gazing at the lights, individuals admire the initial
lighting of the Square on November 23, after the parade. This was the 20th annual lighting of the Square and was the first year to expand to Block and Dickson
Street.
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by SAM DOSS
New athletic director
to fill opening
The district closed applications
for the vacant athletic director
position on November 26. A
final selection should be made
by mid-December, according to
superintendent Vicki Thomas.
Principal Steve Jacoby is currently standing in as the athletic
director during the hiring process.
“The athletic director position is a very comprehensive
position,” Jacoby said. “The
arrangements, working with
the coaches to be sure all of the
eligibility requirements are met,
facilities, scheduling, personnel,
all of those are involved in the
role of the athletic director.”
The athletic director is paid
on a year-round schedule that
fluctuates based on years of
experience and education level.
In addition to Jacoby, a committee of coaches meets every
Friday to discuss upcoming
events and go over activities.
This committee is composed
of Vic Rimmer, Kyle Adams,
Jessica Phelan, Vance Arnold,
and Daryl Patton, according to
Jacoby.
“I may have an agenda that I
bring to the table, but they are
the ones that really let me know
if there is anything I’ve left out
that we need to focus our attention on,” Jacoby said. “They are
very knowledgeable about the
athletic programs, and they are
really leading and guiding as we
work through this transition.”
The transition should be finalized by the beginning of the
second semester, according to
superintendent Vicki Thomas.
The district is looking for
experience, a proven record in
developing highly competitive
sports programs, strong communication skills, and integrity,
Thomas said.
So far, some applicants being
considered are Theodore Farah,
Kyle Adams, Dale Harpenau,
Steve Janski, Julie Long, David
McClure, Timothy Miller,
director
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3rd floor of the new building
Who
Anne Butt is the college and career advisor for the high school. She is located in
the college and career room. She is reachable through phone at (479) 445-1165 or
email at [email protected]
What
The college and career room provides
information about college planning,
scholarship aid, and financial aid opportunities for both students and parents,
in addition to hosting college admission
officer visits.
When
The room is open during school hours,
but after school appointments with
parents or students can be set up through
email or phone.
Upcoming college visits
December 11 - Pittsburg
State
University
January 8 - Yale
University
director
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Gary Neal Jr., Corey Roy, Jeff
Shaw, Andrew Glade, Joe
Thoma, Byron Zeagler, and Ed
Viera.
“The director of athletics position reports directly to the superintendent, so she will review
the recommendations from the
interview committee and make
her hiring recommendation to
the board of education,” said
Greg Mones, director of human
resources.
According to Mones, the recommendation should be ready
to present to the board by their
December 19 meeting.
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Are students getting
Are students scoring better grades due to the use of technology?
Some may say students are using technological resources too much
or simply adapting to the new technology and using it to their advantage.
“Others believe technology is an excellent resource that most students have at their fingertips,” said Catherine Thomas, long-term
world history substitute teacher.
Students can find the academic integrity and honor code
in the student handbook, which includes the violations and
discipline.
Schools have embraced the digital age by using laptop
computers, replacing printed books with e-books, and asking
students to use the Internet to do research, according to The
Australian newspaper. FHS also has its own app for e-books
for students and teachers, according to high school announcements.
Furthermore, online cheating may become a bigger issue due
to more and more institutions embracing online courses, reported
The Chronicle of Higher Education.
“The Internet can be a great tool; however, it is often a distraction
because students want to check their Facebook and such,” science
teacher Susan Golbski said.
“(The Internet affects schoolwork) both positively and negatively,”
junior Jack Stuckey said. “I can find explanations for things I don’t
understand, but I get easily distracted.” “(The Internet) probably helps me more than distracts me,”
sophomore Nick Brockinton said. “It has helped me throughout
my years in school and improves my grades, but it can be a
distraction as well.”
“Part of the answer may be fighting technology with more
technology, designing new ways to catch cheaters,” reported
The Chronicle of Higher Education.
“Studies of student behavior and attitudes show that a
majority of students violate standards of academic integrity
to some degree, and that high achievers are just as likely to
do it as others,” according to The New York Times.
Experts say the reasons are simple for why cheating has
become easier because both schools and parents have
failed to give students strong, repetitive messages about
what is prohibited, according to The Times.
“There have always been struggling students who
cheat to survive, but more and more, there are students
at the top who cheat to thrive,” The Times reported.
“(The Internet) allows people to cheat,” junior Kaitlyn
Brown said.
A method under consideration at Massachusetts Institutes of Technology is that students might have to smile
for the camera to sign on for security reasons, while other colleges use Securexam Remote Proctor, which scans
fingerprints and captures a 360-degree view around
students, reported The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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But some students only use the Internet for checking work.
“(The Internet) helps me check when I’m unsure of answers and
when I need to figure something out,” sophomore Elizabeth Spicer
said.
“I look up main ideas of the question to help me understand not to
just find the answer,” junior Rachel Tenison said. “I don’t think the
Internet should be used to get off the hook but to clear up confusion.”
“More than ever technology has played a vital role in educating
and connecting students to learning opportunities,” according to
National High School Center.
“There are good tutoring websites like ‘TED Ideas Worth Spreading,’” junior Kaiya Archer said.
“Sparknotes is useful,” sophomore Trey Langston said.
”I find it convenient to use the Internet to do homework on the bus
and during breaks during basketball season,” junior Abby Lennox
said.
Between 1998 and 2009, Internet use jumped from 16 percent to
72 percent, and access to computers jumped from 44 percent to 78
percent, reported The Australian.
It’s not just schools; the federal government is spending billions
of dollars connecting schools and homes to the National Broadband Network and providing computers to senior school students,
reported The Australian.
“The reality is that if young children have never spent time reading a book or been taught that learning requires concentration and
effort, everything at school will have to be designed to be immediately entertaining,” according to The Australian.
Reading a computer page is similar to reading a printed page, by
the eyes moving from left to right, but with computers, after a while,
the eyes stop moving left to right across the screen and only read
the left-hand side or move vertically instead of horizontally, The
Australian reported.
The Internet allows less emphasis on thinking and developing
skills that provide a more substantial grasp of concepts and ideas,
said Professor Michael Shayer as reported by The BBC.
“If you create a good platform, you can really help students
improve grades,” English teacher Aaron Nugent said. “I work hard
to update my class website, but it’s up to students to utilize the
resource if they’re absent or missing assignments.”
“Students know they can Google the answer to anything, but it
would be nice to see them make the connection that it can be a tool
to be successful in their classes,” math teacher Isaac Townsend said.
“In reality, the Internet does not improve my grades, but it may
help my understanding,” junior Trent Woessner said.
“(The Internet) helps sometimes because it teaches me in different
ways than my teachers,” junior Mia Moon said.
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Technology affects learners
--VERONICA TORRES
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Students take stage in honors program
Emotion, movement and inspiration: all important parts of
acting and even more important
when you’re part of Thespian
Troupe #717 at Fayetteville
High.
Sponsored by drama and oral
communications teacher Trevor
Cooper, the troupe of 14 students is involved in the school’s
drama community. Five new
members will be inducted later
this month, according to Cooper.
“This organization is an honors drama program,” Cooper
said. “To be inducted, a thespian
has to have logged over 100
hours of theatre work as well
as be a part of a total of two full
length shows at FHS,” Cooper
said.
“Our Thespian Troupe #717
has been around since April 21,
1948,” Cooper said. “The organization has been run by [drama
teacher] Warren Rosenaur
throughout his time here at FHS,
and he has done an amazing
job.”
But this year, Rosenaur handed the troupe over to Cooper.
“Mr. Cooper is a great leader
and is well respected by everyone,” senior troupe member OJ
Benjamin said.
On November 14, The Troupe
competed in the Regional
One Act Play Competition in
Jonesboro, Ark. Their one act
play, “The Dumbwaiter”, won
outstanding set design and an
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overall excellent rating.
In January, the Troupe has
plans to compete in the state
Thespian Festival where they
will compete against other
troupes across the state, Cooper
said.
Although it is a lot of work,
members said they feel it is
worth it.
“It’s so cool being around
people who enjoy theatre as
much as I do, and it’s a creative
environment with people who
genuinely care about what
you’re doing as much as you
are,” senior troupe member
Audrey Hatfield said.
The troupe is giving members
opportunities they wouldn’t
otherwise have.
“Through the troupe, I’ve
learned about the Thespian
Festival, which is a festival in
January that we’re planning to
attend as a troupe to compete
and watch other performances,”
Hatfield said. “It’s cool to see
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opportunities such as that.”
The troupe has helped some
IN THE ACT - Juniors Colman Clark and Reed Carson (above, lower left, lower middle), senior Mamembers make plans for their
rio Guererro and junior Minah Smith Tucker (lower right) warm up at auditions for Fayetteville’s
future.
winter play “The Glass Menagerie.” The play will premiere February 23.
“It’s definitely made me think
more about continuing to participate in local theatres after I
leave high school and to minor
in musical theatre in college,”
said senior troupe member
Mary McWha.
-- ELIZABETH SMITH
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IN THE ACT - Juniors Coleman Clark and Reed Carson perform Harold Pinter’s absurdist play “The Dumb Waiter” in the black box theater November 12. The thespians take plays such as this one to regional, state, and possibly national competitions throughout the year.
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Feast upon this
Choir’s annual madrigal musical
Welcome to the Christmas season in the Medieval ages, where there is a lot to be jolly about,
even with the stress of finals right around the
corner.
The Madrigal Feast is a modern day re-creation
of Renaissance feasts that are usually Christmas
themed, according to Madrigaldinner.com.
Many Madrigal dinners tell the story of Jesus
of Nazareth’s birth and other biblical stories. The
scripts include a lot of humor, drama and holiday
music.
“Madrigal Feast was developed to provide an
evening of music, food and fun,” choir director
Dawnelle Fincher said. “It’s an opportunity that
might appeal to adults wanting a night out with
friends or families wanting to kick-off their holiday season.”
Some of the music includes: “Glouchester Wassail,” “The Boar’s Head Carol,” “Dixit Maria,”
“Fum, Fum, Fum,” “Riu, Riu, Chiu,” and “In the
Bleak Midwinter.”
This year will be Fayetteville High School’s 8th
annual Madrigal Feast.
“Students audition for Encore choir in May of
the previous year. They must sing a selection from
Feast in a quartet, a solo selection and sight-read,”
Fincher said. “The audition process is similar for
Bravo choir, but they audition in late August and
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early September.”
Juniors and seniors from the acapella group try
out for Encore, while sophomore Women’s and
Men’s Select choir try out for Bravo.
“We are learning the songs in class or at lunch
rehearsals,” sophomore Alexis Laney said. “We
all have to come together as a group; it’s not just a
one person show.”
Not only does the Madrigal Feast provide ample
amounts of entertainment to its guests, it is also
the major fundraiser for the choir. It helps provide
scholarships for those who cannot afford materials
necessary for choir, such as All-State expenses and
choir field trips.
“The students have been working very hard and
strive to create a performance that is meaningful
to the audience and is a performance of which
they can be proud,” Fincher said.
“A good choir performance is only possible
when everyone involved takes their work seriously,” sophomore Julia Townsley said. “They
have to perform to the best of their ability.”
The Madrigal Feast is December 12-14 at St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall and begins at
7 p.m. Tickets are $30.
LEADING THE WAYDirecting the choir,
Dawnelle Fincher
prepares the
students for the Madrigal Feast recently
in the choir room.
Every year the choir
hosts the feast which
includes dinner and
the show at St. Paul’s
Episcopal church.
-- IMMANI VALENTIN
photos by Sara Caroline Mills
BELT IT OUT- (above) Rehearsing for choir’s upcoming madrigal
feast, senior Logan Dallas sings her solo for the program. Dallas
was a part of all-state choir last year.
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Strings, harmonies, hard work
Orchestra prepares for upcoming concert
Many seem to over-look the orchestra at FHS, but
these students are more than just cellos and violins.
“I heard about the orchestra being started just before
sophomore year ended,” senior Ben Kieklak said. “I
hadn’t been playing the violin that long, but I heard
they weren’t only taking veterans, so I signed up right
away.”
Orchestra students are practicing for their upcoming
performance in January and are hoping for nothing but
success.
“We have been working on this music for a few
weeks now,” senior Rebekah Warren said. “I feel very
confident because I take my music home and typically
practice an hour or so on it.”
Students at FHS are noticing orchestra’s success.
“Orchestra is something I’ve always underestimated,”
sophomore Courtney Berry said. “They actually have to
come together and harmonize in order to perform.”
The orchestra is in its second full year of operation
and members are excited for their upcoming show.
“It’s going to be spectacular,” Kieklak said. “The
music will be somewhat holiday themed, but there will
also be pieces that just embody the spirit of winter.”
Students are looking forward to attending future
orchestra concerts.
“I have yet to attend an orchestra performance,
however I would want to [attend in the future] because
it will be an amazing experience,” sophomore Julia
Townsley said.
The orchestra has been practicing for weeks and
they’re definitely ready to perform and display their
hard work.
-- IMMANI VALENTIN
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ALL STRUNG OUT - Senior violinist Ben Kieklak (bottom left), junior bassist Joshua Sadinsky (bottom center), and senior cellist Jacob Arnold (bottom right) practice playing their instruments for orchestra. Orchestra has an upcoming show in January.
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Best Drama Actor Leonardo DiCaprio Brad Pi4 Tom Hanks And the Academy
Morgan Freeman George Clooney Best Drama Actress Movie (Comedy) Jennifer Lawerence Anne Hathaway Meryl Streep Keira Knightly Scarle; Johansson Talladega Nights Best Male Comedian Will Ferrell Andy Samberg Jim Carrey Elf Anchor Man Bridesmaids The Hangover Movie (Animated) Adam Sandler Steve Carell Toy Story The Lion King Up Shrek In a theatre filled with hundreds of welldressed, nervous moviemakers, 10 Best Picture
nominees are announced. Who will take home
the ultimate gold trophy, winning the best
movie of the year?
The annual Oscars award ceremony is possibly the most anticipated televised event of
this age besides the Super Bowl. However, it
wasn’t always this way. The very first Academy Awards ceremony was very small; only
275 people attended the May 16, 1929, dinner.
Soon the event became popular, and in 1953 it
was televised to millions in the United States
and Canada. Since 1969, it’s been broadcast
internationally, reaching fans from over 200
countries, according to oscars.org.
For years people have waited to see what the
Academy picks as the best movie, along with
who the best actor, actress, supporting actor,
and supporting actress is for the past year.
Last year’s Best Picture award went to
“Argo,” directed by and starring Ben Affleck.
Best Actor was awarded to Daniel Day-Lewis
for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in “Lincoln,” while Jennifer Lawrence took home Best
Actress for her performance in “Silver Linings
Playbook.”
Beauty and the Beast Best Female Comedian Movie (Drama) Charts by Hannah Davis
Stats from about 600 FHS students
in November
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Award goes to...
The 86th Academy Awards is March 2, hosted
by Ellen DeGeneres, and now is the time that
many Oscar-potential movies are released to
theaters. There are a number of movies that have
a shot at taking home multiple gold trophies, according to Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
An early favorite for winning Best Picture this
year is Steve McQueen’s grim story “12 Years
a Slave.” This movie stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, the
front-runner for Best Actor, as Solomon Northup,
a free African American man before the Civil War.
Northup is abducted and then sold into slavery,
and the movie shows his brave struggle to regain
freedom.
“It is Ejiofor -- bewildered, sorely tested, morally
towering -- whose staggered dignity anchors the
film,” said National Public Radio’s movie critic
Bob Mondello. “It is powerfully moving.”
“12 Years a Slave” came out November 8.
Another movie that has Oscar-potential was released in theatres on October 4 is “Gravity,” starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Directed
by Alfonso Cuarón, this story is about a medical
engineer and an astronaut who try to survive after
an accident puts them adrift in space, according
to IMDb.
“Doctoral theses will be penned on the breath-
catchingly realistic, gorgeously choreographed,
entirely mesmerizing movie that director Alfonso
Cuaron has conjured for ‘Gravity,’” Mondello
said. “Both how the scene was managed and how
it works on a viewer’s psyche.”
Other highly talked about Oscar-potential movies include “Captain Phillips,” directed by Paul
Greengrass and starring Tom Hanks, “American
Hustle”, directed by David O. Russell and starring
Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, and
Jennifer Lawrence, and “The Wolf of Wall Street,”
directed by Martin Scorcese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill, according to IMDb.
For possible Best Actor winners, critics are raving about Chiwetel Ejifor’s performance in “12
Years a Slave,” Robert Redford’s performance
in “All Is Lost,” and Tom Hanks’s acting job in
“Captain Phillips.”
Meanwhile, possible Best Actress winners
include Cate Blanchett for her performance in
“Blue Jasmine,” Sandra Bullock for her character
in “Gravity,” and Meryl Streep’s performance in
“August: Osage County,” according to IMDb.
-- JONAH GREENE
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An opinion ...
App overload
There are 900,000 apps in the Apple
store, according to news.com.au.
Sounds a little ridiculous, right? Reality
is, of those 900,000, people only need
about five of these apps. The rest are
apps that simply take up people’s time
that could be spent doing homework or
chores.
The amount of time people are
consumed with their devices instead of
doing something productive is greater
than one might think.
The average person spends about
6.5 minutes at a time on their device,
according to news.com.au. Of those 6.5
minutes, 43 percent is consumed playing games, 26 percent is on entertainment and only 10 percent is productive.
“My apps are not useful,” sophomore
Lizzie Frazee said. “They waste time,
but that’s okay. I like to waste time. It’s
one of my many talents.”
Creativity and playtime have moved
out and the world of digital apps has
moved in, according to The New York
Times.
“[Apps] are not very useful, except to
waste time,“ junior Shane Yang said.
Even though there are many apps
for entertainment, the app store offers
hundreds of thousands of applications
designed to help people, such as mobile
banking apps or the Weather Channel.
Some may prefer to spend time tweeting or scrolling through random pictures, than doing something important,
like homework. Imagine how students’
grades could improve if they put their
phone down for an hour and focused
on school.
Not only are teens spending ludicrous
amounts of time on their devices, but
it’s affecting students’ social lives and
interactions.
Social media users often have a
“packaged sense of self,” and difficulties with offline intimacy because
“typed exchanges may even feel more
intimate than face-to-face conversation,” The New York Times reported.
Don’t get me wrong, apps are amusing, but the amount of time spent using
them is often too long compared to how
much we should be spending on things
that are more relevant to our futures.
-- MAKENNA SHEPHERD
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There’s an app for that
Applications made for every aspect of life
Need to check the weather? Catch up on TV shows? Play a game? Upload a selfie?
There’s an app for that.
Anywhere from something as complex as tracking and locking an iPhone, to something
as simple as tapping a digital stapler repeatedly, there is an app for practically anything.
“My favorite app is Instagram because I love scrolling through and seeing all different
pictures and people’s point of views,” senior Emma Koch said. “My least favorite app is
Candy Crush because it’s an addiction that has consumed my life.”
The lives of many American teens have become dominated by the applications used on
smart phones or desktops, according to an article in The New York Times. In fact, according to an article in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, a lodge in the California Redwoods
helps overusers get a “Digital Detox.” Trips like these are becoming increasingly more
common, according to the article.
Some hotels have even set up “Braincation Zones,” where people are encouraged to stay
away from their technology.
Apps shape the way people communicate and the speed at which entertainment is consumed.
“I find my apps very useful,” junior Aya Asigbe said. “To the point where there is no
need for a computer, a bank or talking to people in person.”
There are over 900,000 apps available for smart phone users, according to news.com.au.
Of those 900,000 apps, over 580,000 are zombie apps. Over 60 percent of those available
have never been downloaded, not even once, according to news.com.au.
“My apps are not all that useful,” senior Rose Duran said.“I use games and social media
apps.”
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The average person has 41 apps but opens less than eight of them in one day, according
to news.com.au. At least 43 percent of the average 6.5 minutes spent on smart phones is
spent playing games while only 10 percent is used for productivity.
An organization called Reboot has organized a National Day of Unplugging for the last 4
years where participants make a pledge to take a stay away from the internet for 24 hours
beginning at sundown on the first Friday of March, according to an article in the Arkansas
Democrat Gazette.
“My favorite app is a toss up: Google maps or Accuweather,” biology teacher Robin Buff
said. “I have very few games. Most of my apps are helpful.”
Although there are a huge amount of apps for entertainment, there are also apps that can
be used for everyday things such as homework, banking, directions, and weather.
“[A good app is one] that is easy to use and serves a good purpose,” sophomore Jacob
Vaughn said.
An example of a well-serving app is The Weather Channel. This app allows anyone at
anytime to check the temperature locally or elsewhere, view weather maps and see pollen
forecasts. Another example is The Find My iPhone app. It allows people that have misplaced their phone to locate it on a map and lock it so others can’t access personal information.
“The most helpful app I have seen is the Find My Phone app,” sophomore Lizzie Frazee
said. “I lose my phone a lot.”
“[The most helpful app is] Candy Crush.” junior Tyler Herrin said. “[It is] preparing me
for my future full of candy crushing.”
-- MAKENNA SHEPHERD
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Simstapler
This app is a simulation
stapler. That’s right, it
doesn’t actually staple
anything. Tap on the
screen and your phone will make a stapler sound
and will even keep score for you. 1 point = 1 staple.
Lucky for stapler enthusiasts, this app is free for
iPhone users.
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Is it dark out?
In case you live in a dungeon or don’t have time
to look out a window,
download this app to
determine whether or not it is dark outside. Once
opened, this app will have one of two screens up.
One says “yes” and one says “no.” For free, iPhone
users can put their minds at ease and take away the
daily stress of their lives.
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Zippo lighter
About as useful as trying
to light a candle without
a lighter, this app will
simulate a zippo lighter.
Users can even change the style of their lighter and
the color of their flame. Especially safe for kids who
can’t yet use a real lighter. And the best part? It’s
free.
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Hold the button
Considered a “game,”
this app times how long
its user can hold down
the virtual button. The
app will then put you on a world leader board. Free
and fun for all.
Virtual candle
Much like Zippo lighter,
this app will set the
mood for a romantic evening. Tap the screen to
light the candle and even change the flame color.
Free and perfect for date night or illuminating the
way in complete darkness if your electricity is out.
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Students more reliant on technology
Can I Google that?
Letters to the
Editor
Length: Letters should
be no longer than 250
words please.
HANNAH DAVIS
The classroom is silent. Some students
are looking at the ceiling perhaps hoping
answers to the test will magically appear,
while others are looking blankly at their
scantron.
Then the sound, so often warned about,
is heard alerting the owner that a friend
across the room is in need of assistance. The
teacher may look for the owner of the phone
that beeped but it seems rarely any action is
taken. The normal response is,“Turn it off,
or it is mine.”
This response is enabling students to
continue using their phones during class.
It’s similar to when a parent warns a child
for bad behavior but never follows through
with discipline.
If no action is taken, how do teachers
expect students to pay attention and listen
in class? And how do students expect to
work in the real world when some can
scarcely look at an adult in the eye and hold
a conversation?
If students aren’t afraid to Google an answer to a test on their phone, they are most
likely using some sort of electronic device,
like an iPhone, iPad, tablet, or laptop to
Google answers at home for homework.
I admit I’m just like any other student. At
times, I don’t want to “dig deep” but want
the answer to come quickly. Thus, I open
my laptop and pull up Google. It’s fast, convenient and doesn’t require much effort but
little good is coming from that. Yes, I may
get the answer correct, but the information
didn’t sink in.
Teachers should also be held accountable. Actually interacting with students and
promoting discussions may be better than
students routinely writing notes from a
Smartboard or PowerPoint presentation in
every class.
“I feel technology in the classroom is hurting students academically,” senior Hailey
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Martin said. “Some students can’t learn by
walking into a class and staring at a screen,
such as a Smartboard, all hour.”
If a student can’t absorb information that
they need because they can’t learn by looking at a screen, then there should be options
for students that are visual or hands-on
learners.
“I think it is possible that technology
distracts from the main matter at hand
which is using one’s mind to conceptualize
situations and the devising problem solving
approaches to those situations,” chemistry
teacher George Spencer said. “I recall asking
an AP class a few years ago if they would
rather see the things I present through a
PowerPoint and I was met with a resounding and emphatic ‘NO!’ We want to see you
describe ideas in your words on the overhead and see problems as you work them!”
“I would prefer a school without cell
phones and iPods,” government teacher
Amber Pinter said. “They are a constant
distraction and add very little positivity to
the classroom.”
Not all technology is a bad. Using some
technology helps get things done faster
and with more accuracy, but the problem is
when it causes a distraction at school.
There is a time and place for everything.
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Stand up to survive: Victim mentality can be destructive
It seems as if there’s another bullying story on the
news every week. For example, two girls, ages 12
and 14, were arrested in mid-October for bullying a
school mate to death, according to USA Today.
Not only is bullying seen on the teenage
level, it is also prominent in the adult world.
Jonathan Martin, a professional football player
for the Miami Dolphins, filed a lawsuit against
teammate Richie Incognito on the grounds of
bullying in early November, according to nfl.
com.
Today, it is easier for the bullies to have
access to their victims through email, social
networking sites and cell phones, according to
stopcyberbullying.gov. However, despite some
serious bullying events, not every hurtful thing
someone says or does to another should be
considered bullying.
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power
imbalance, according to stopbullying.gov. For
something to be considered bullying – either
physical or mental -- it must occur repeatedly
with the intent to harm another person.
Bullying is real and it is serious-we understand this- but don’t cry wolf. If someone is
harassing you repeatedly, tell an authority
straight away. But if a person says one rude
thing, do not jump to the conclusion that you
are being bullied.
On October 18, a football game was held
between two high school varsity teams in
Aledo, TX. The outcome of this game was
not as stellar as one would hope; the home
team won 91-0, according to sportsgrid.com.
The winning coach began substituting in the
first quarter, they used a running clock in the
second half, and the losing team coach had
no complaints about the winning team’s players,
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saying there was no trash talking and they won fair
and square. Despite these clear signs that the losing
team was just not that good, a parent filed a lawsuit
against the winning team for bullying.
“This isn’t bullying,” said one high school student
who wanted anonomity. “Sports are naturally competitive. Trying to win by the widest margin is the
inherent nature of the game.”
“This is ridiculous,” history teacher and children’s coach Nate Magre said. “I always tell
my kids you can look at losses in two ways:
you can get upset about it and give up, or you
can learn from it.”
According to Nancy Prisby, a social worker
and parenting coach, it is healthy for children
to feel emotional pain at a young age. That
way, parents are able to support their children
and teach them to become more resilient.
“When children are bullied in elementary
school, feel that pain, and try out different
solutions, they build their resilience muscle,”
Prisby said.
“To demand young people interact with
only the most delicate of terms is to create
a sterile environment devoid of any social
complexity and create a generation too fragile
to handle criticism,” blogger for ridingthetiger.
org Ray Wilson said.
We’re not suggesting bullying isn’t serious;
we know it is and that it can be detrimental
to a person’s life. But we do believe people,
in general, need to grow a thicker skin. Not
everyone is going to be nice to you in your lifetime. People will say offensive things. People
will be rude. People will criticize you. And that
is ok.
The key issue we need to take away from
this victim mentality trend is we as human
beings ought to be more aware of the way
we interact with others; we don’t want to get
hurt, so we should try our hardest not to hurt
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Reflection 2013:
May 20 - Moore, Oklahoma
March 26 - Same sex marriage debated
January 7 - Alabama wins national title
On January 7, one of the
biggest annual sporting
events took place. The
quest for the national
championship started
in the preseason,
and SEC favorite
Alabama grasped
their second title
in a row.
Facing the
Notre Dame
Fighting Irish on the frigid winter night, Alabama went
on to claim their title with a victory of 42 to 14.
“I knew they were going to win before the game even
began,” said sophomore Chris Major.
On March 26, the United States Supreme Court began a series
of debates about legalizing same sex marriage. The final verdict
was released in June saying that the 1996 Defense of Marriage
Act was unconstitutional.
“Legally I don’t really care if it is legalized or not,” said junior Deaja
Jones. “But,
morally everyone
has different opinions.”
On February 3, the Baltimore Ravens won the most anticipated
sporting event of the year. Superbowl XLVII between the Baltimore
Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers. After a 34-minute blackout, the
108.4 million viewers went on to see the Ravens defeat the 49ers 3431.
“I was really excited for the Ravens, but mainly excited for Ray
Lewis because he went out with a ring,” junior Christion Dobbins
said.
On May 20, a tornado ripped through
the small town of Moore, Oklahoma.
The 17-mile long and 1.7-mile wide
tornado tore into homes, businesses
and nearby schools breaking everything in its path, according to CNN.
com.
“It made me nervous because my
aunt and cousin live in Oklahoma, so I
was just scared for my family,” sophomore Avery Tubb said.
“It was for
sure a
tragedy, but
it’s a great
chance for
the community to restart
and rebuild,” sophomore Ashley Lorince
said.
On April 17, a fertilizer plant in West, Texas exploded. The explosion killed
12 and wounded 200. A small fire that began in the plant about 20 minutes before caused the explosion.
“It seemed awful for those people,” said
junior Jordan Gershon. “I commend those brave
firefighters and first responders for risking
their lives to try and calm the
fire.”
February 3 - Ravens win Superbowl XLVII
April 17 - Texas fertilizer plant explodes
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this year in news
-- DELANEY OSBOURN
August 25 - Miley Cyrus goes cray
“Miley Cryus and her twerk fest has been a little
distracting,” junior Jaylah
Prude said.
Most people have different thoughts about what the
ex-Hannah Montana star has
been doing, but many agree
that it has been distracting. Miley’s first breakout performance was on
August 25 at the Video
Music Awards.
“My girl Miley
Cyrus has gone crazy,
but she sure can sing,”
junior Allie Roezelle
said.
On July 13, a jury in Florida found George Zimmerman not guilty of the murder of Trayvon Martin. The
jurors deliberated for 16 and a half hours, coming to the
conclusion that
Zimmerman had
not committed the
murder. This was
the first “stand
your ground” case
in the country. The
verdict caused
an uproar in the
United States.
“It honestly hurt
that he wasn’t
found guilty,”
junior Rodrick
Anderson said. “A
young boy’s life is
gone.”
July 13 - Zimmerman found not guilty
October 25 & 26 - “Through These Eyes” debuts
On October 25 and 26, the drama department presented the play “Through
These Eyes” by Bruce Gevirtzman.
The play depicted teens with eating disorders and how they struggle with
self image and living up to what
they think society believes they
should be. This play impacted
audience members, leaving
some in tears.
“It was very good,” junior
Hannah Gage said.
“It had a really powerful
message,” senior Alexa Howard
said.
The play was the first directed
by drama teacher Mike Thomas
since he started teaching at FHS.
September 30 began with the United States government
shutting down. This was
because the House voted
to keep the government
funded through December
15 if President Obama
defunded the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
President Obama refused
according to mediaite.com.
“The government
shutting down really
affected stocks and
money in our country,”
said sophomore
Jordan Holmbeck.
On November 4, Typhoon Haiyan hit the
central Philippines. The final death toll is believed to be around 400,000. This typhoon also
left half a million survivors homeless according to abc.net.
“The typhoon has affected me because one of
my friends lives there,” said sophomore Caitlin Laney. “My heart goes out to those people.”
The typhoon in the
Philippines makes me want
to help,” said junior
Emily Field.
September 30 - Government shutdown
November 4 - Typhoon hits
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Light up
Fayetteville’s
Bright colors, stunning lights, and holiday music.
Close to 400,000 lights illuminated the Fayetteville square November 23 at the Lighting Night Parade to kick off the 20th annual
Lights of the Ozarks event.
After 2,000 hours of work from Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
staff, the downtown square lit up at the Lighting Night Parade,
traveling from School Avenue to Mountain Street, according to
thelightsoftheozarks.com.
Students and staff said they enjoy going to the square to see the
lights.
“I love them,” senior Hannah Sullivan said. “I think they are
very pretty and lighten the mood. They get everyone in the spirit.”
“I think the Lights of the Ozarks are great,” senior Hannah Walter said. “It is a fun and unique experience that all ages enjoy.”
“It’s super fun and festive,” junior Ella Claire Covington said. “It
makes the square so fun to go to during the winter, and it makes
the atmosphere very spirited and pleasant.”
“The lights are incredible,” French teacher Kelli Doss said. “I
love how they change from year to year.”
The Lights of the Ozarks has events for adults and children,
including camel and carriage rides, choirs on the square, and pony
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the night
holiday tradition
rides, according to thelightsoftheozarks.com.
“When the Lights of the Ozarks was started,” Fayetteville
Advertising and Promotion Commission (A & P) Executive
Director Marilyn Heifner said, “it originally included a variety
of activities including a parade, a Jingle Bell Jog, a Volkswagen
show called ‘Bugs in the Lights,’ Choirs on the Square, pony
rides, and carriage rides.”
The event was spearheaded to profit Fayetteville during the
winter season.
“The event was created in order to provide a winter activity to
increase hotel, motel and restaurant activity in a slow period of
the year,” Heifner said. “A & P Commissioners and community
leaders asked if the staff could do something with lights. A committee was created and the Lights of the Ozarks was started.”
This year, the event expanded to more areas.
“The Lights of the Ozarks expanded to Block Street with
LED-lit garlands,” said Parks and Recreation Director Connie
Edmonston. “Dickson Street will have displays mounted on the
light poles which will include a combination of the Razorback
hog, snowflake and poinsettias.”
The lights will be on display until December 31.
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‘Nothing works unless you do’
Student trainer Kass promotes healthy lifestyle
While some seniors run to their car to drive off to
Chick-Fil-A for lunch, senior Spencer Kass drives to
Powerhouse Gym on College Avenue to work.
Kass, a certified personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist and nutritionist, spends a lot of time at
the gym working with clients or simply working out.
“I was really impressed with Spencer as a trainer,”
said client Elizabeth Davis. “I’ve had some trainers before, but Spencer was definitely one of the better ones.
Q:
A:
He really knows what he is doing and takes the time to
plan out workouts for individuals. He is a good motivator and pushed me to do better than I thought I could.”
Kass’ love for fitness started at age 10, he said, when
his dad introduced him to it.
Kass hopes to compete in bodybuilding competitions
within the next two years.
Bodybuilding events are typically over a two to three
day weekend, according to bodybuilding.com. The gen-
eral outline for the weekend consists of all the competitors coming together for a mandatory meeting which
covers basic rules, how all competitors should walk on
stage, the mandatory poses and stage presence. They
also explain how judging works.
After the meeting, the morning show and prejudging starts from the night show and finals. At the end of
the event there is usually an overall competition with
overall winners announced.
What is your typical day like?
I wake up early and head to the gym to train my first client, then
get to school by 1st period. At lunch, I go to the gym again and
school, I’m at the gym until 10 p.m. I then head home and do my homework. This is my daily routine. I have to stick to a strict schedule to get
everything done.
Q:
A:
What fitness goals do you have for yourself?
Within the next year and a half, I want to start competing in bodybuilding events. I go back to this goal when I’m lacking motivation
helping my clients, I want to help them have a healthy lifestyle and to be
happy. I want to give them the gift of fitness. The motto, believe in yourself, also helps me in encouraging others and myself.
Q:
A:
Who have been your primary supporters?
Family, friends and co-workers all give me a lot of support and [they] are understanding. My parents
keep the house stocked with healthy foods that provide the protein and
nutrients I need to build my body up. They don’t carry any extra food
around the house.
Q:
A:
If you could tell anyone anything, what would it be?
Nothing works unless you do.
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Q:
A:
Q:
A:
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I hope to be a strength and conditioning coach at a
major university.
What motto do you live by?
Believe in yourself. That’s why it is tattooed on my
arms.
-- HANNAH DAVIS
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It’s all fun and games...
Welcome back to our game page. To complete the puzzle, you must READ the stories in this issue! The first three students to
sucessfully complete the puzzle and turn it in
to the Adam’s Center on Thursday, December
12 at lunch will win a prize. Prizes come
from Dark Star Visuals on Block Street.
The newspaper classroom is located across
Bulldog Boulevard from Phase 2 in the Adams Center.
November’s winners:
1st Place - junior Chelsea Sams
2nd Place - senior Michelle Utecht
Across:
4. Over ___ percent of available apps have never been 3. Front- runner for best actor for his
performance in “12 Years a Slave”
downloaded.
5. Student organization that hosts the blood drive and
10. This vacant director position should be filled by
homeless vigil
second semester
6. Sponsor for Thespian Troupe #717
13. FHS TV teacher and executive
7. FHS student and certified personal trainer
producer
8. Opinion is divided over how this
14. Student team that films athletic events
affects students
Down:
9. Choir’s Renaissace themed feast
1. Thespian Troupe #717’s one-act play that won out- 11. Lights of the Ozarks has expanded this year to
standing set design and an overalll excellent rating
Block St. and _____ St.
2. Eminence, Regentsand Cadets are all groups that 12. Orchestra’s next upcoming performance is in
are part of the _____.
_____.
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The Rundown
by DELANEY OSBOURN
Athletes being recruited
Opposing high school
coaches know who the
playmakers are and
game plan accordingly
when they face a team.
They know who has
speed, agility or general
athletic ability.
The same goes for college coaches when assessing talent to recruit
to their college. They’re
looking for the same
thing. And the athletes
know they’re looking.
So now juniors and
seniors in the athletic
spotlight are starting to
reap the benefits of their
years of hard work and
hours focusing on the
little things.
“I always feel a little
extra pressure when I
know scouts are watching me,” junior safety,
Keaundre Greenlaw
said. “I usually just try
to focus on my technique and do things the
way I know how to do.”
With all the different
sports offered at FHS,
there are many different
students being recruited. Senior baseball
player, Kyle Pate, has
already signed with the
University of Arkansas. Other than Pate,
junior Andy Pagnozzi
has committed to play
against fellow SEC team
Ole Miss.
But, other athletes are
getting recognition for
their hard work too.
Kaley Todd, senior
swimmer, is considering a few division II
and division III schools,
according to swim and
dive coach Michael
Kaminski.
With sports seasons
coming and going
many athletes look to
take their playing field
and showcase the talent
they have to offer.
Basketball season revs up
The boys basketball program
was ranked 3rd in the state during preseason, and some fans
seem excited for the upcoming
winter sport.
“I am most looking forward to
the games being inside and not
in the cold,” junior Caitlyn Sailor
said.
“I am most looking forward
to watching the Purple Dogs
beat the Red Dogs,” sophomore
Destinie Daniels said.
“We have many guys that
can score when we need them
to,” head basketball coach Kyle
Adams said.
The first official basketball
game was November 19 in Conway, and the Bulldogs came out
victorious with a score of 43-39.
photo by ROBBIE LEE
UNDER PRESSURE - Driving
to the lane, senior Mason Adams breaks free from senior
defender Jaquay Prude during
practice in November.
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Indoor running begins
Head track coach Andrew Yoakum is
prepping his athletes for the indoor track
season beginning January 11.
“The big thing right now is getting in
shape and staying in shape,” Yoakum said.
“We are working on runners’ form and
flexibility as well.”
As the first indoor track meet approaches at the University of Arkansas, these
athletes are becoming more excited.
“I am most excited about running the
800,” junior cross country and track runner Amanda Agana said.
The long distance runners are preparing
in cross country. The first long distance
indoor meet is on January 18.
“When we start preparing for indoor
track we will really focus on endurance,”
said Michelle Fyfe, cross country and indoor track coach. “We also bring a trainer
in, work on core strength and really focus
on getting in shape.”
With key contributors Amanda Agana,
Carly Paige, Brittany Burson, Jordan and
Collin Pilkington, and Scott Lirgg returning, the Bulldogs look to hit the ground
running.
Dawg’s basketball schedule
Date
Opponent
Dec 9-14
at Conway Wampus Cat Invitational
Dec 20
at Fort Smith Soutside
Dec 26-28 at Mountain Home Tournament
Jan 10
at Rogers Heritage
Jan 13
Van Buren*
Jan 17
Rogers High*
Jan 21
at Siloam Springs*
Jan 24
Springdale High*
Jan 28
at Springdale Har-Ber*
Jan 31
at Bentonville
Feb 7
Rogers Heritage*
Feb 11
at Van Buren*
Feb 14
at Rogers High*
Feb 18
Siloam Springs*
Feb 21
at Springdale High*
Feb 25
Springdale Har-Ber*
Feb 28
Bentonville*
March 5-8 Class 7A Tournament
*- denotes 7A/6A West Conference Game
Time
TBD
6pm
TBD
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
6pm
TBD
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COMING TO YOU LIVE
BULLDOG TELEVISION CREW HIGHLIGHTS
“It doesn’t get any better than this,” says the TV announcer as the screen zooms in on the football about to
snap.
Students are the ones producing this professionallooking live-televised FHS football game.
The sports broadcasting team, called Bulldog Crew,
films athletic events and any other special projects
that the Fayetteville School District may want on film,
according to Bulldog Crew executive producer and
teacher Bryan Allen.
They have filmed all four home football games and
the home playoff game this year. Also, they plan all
home conference basketball games. And for the first
time this year, the team filmed two volleyball games.
These broadcasts can be accessed on the Public Access
channel that reaches all of Fayetteville and parts of Fort
Smith.
“The shows can reach a total of around 450,000
people,” Allen said.
Channel 217 on Cox Cable and channel 99 on AT&T
U-verse air the sporting events. Because it is public access, all shows are in standard definition.
“The Fayetteville community wants those games
broadcasted so those who cannot make it to the games,
whether that be because of transportation or money issues, have the opportunity to watch it still and feel like
they are a part of something,” Allen said.
Allen not only directs the Bulldog Crew but also
teaches all television classes.
Students are hired as part-time staff by the Fayetteville School District, and they are paid based on their
past experience within the Bulldog Crew. Starting this
year, Bulldog Crew offered an internship position to
those who have not had experience but wanted to be a
part of the production.
“Next year, those internship students will be the ones
getting paid,” Allen said.
The payment is not public information, but it is above
minimum wage, according to Allen.
“The Bulldog Crew is pretty fantastic because we are
trusting 15- to 18-year-olds to actually do a job that the
viewers at home can enjoy,” Allen said.
“You have to find people that know what they’re do-
photo by SDYNEY BRANNAN
Camera man - Sophmore Canon Poor, sits in the stands where he records the Bulldog basketball game.
The bulldogs played Alma November 11. The Varisty boys lost against Alma at home.
ing since it’s live with a ton of people tuning in,” senior
Bulldog Crew producer Melissa McNamara said. “You
have to make sure that it’s professional.”
There are a variety of different jobs on Bulldog Crew.
In a typical athletic event, there are three camera operators, a technical director, a producer, a replay position,
the audio specialist, and the play-by-play and color
commentary positions.
“I make sure that everybody knows what’s going on
and that everybody has what they need,” McNamara
said. “I help set up, then I sit on the bus and tell the
technical director what shots to take. Some games I’ll do
a little bit of everything. Like at the homecoming game
this year it was pouring rain, so I was on camera during
the second half.”
Past Bulldog Crew members ripped out the seats of an
old school bus and replaced them with television equipment. The students use the bus as their mobile unit for
editing.
“Rain or shine, Bulldog Crew is there,” senior Bulldog
Crew fan Maddie Snyder said.
Another member of the crew is senior Kaylin Dunn.
She works the instant replay position.
“I am the longest standing member currently, this
being my third year,” Dunn said. “I plan to continue in
college and possibly as a career. I love what I do.”’
From newcomers to experts, the Bulldog Crew members see this experience as a long-lasting one.
Sophomores Zaid Martinez and Kianna Sarvestani
hold the internship positions this year.
“I’ve been doing this for about three months now and
it’s so much fun to do,” Martinez said. “I do plan to
continue.”
“I love it and hope to continue working for Bulldog
Crew throughout high school,” Sarvestani said.
The color commentary position is another very important part of the crew.
“Basically, I’m the one talking through the TV,” senior
color commentary Walker Lawson said.
“He’s the person that goes a little more in-depth and
flowers it up,” Allen said. “In between plays, he’ll say
something like ‘CJ O’Grady really climbed the ladder to
get that pass.’”
Sports broadcasting comes with its difficulties. The
crew works about three hours before the game starts to
set up and two hours after to break down the equipment.
“It is live, so there is little to no room for mistake,”
Dunn said. “It is also mentally demanding. Full attention is required at all times.”
“Any mess up is amplified to the masses,” Allen said.
But the hard work pays off, the staff says.
“My speaking skills have gotten a lot better,” Lawson
said.
television crew
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photo by HANNAH DAVIS
WATCHING THE FIELD- Senior Walker Lawson and sophomore Kelton McCarthy announce
the game for senior night on November 8 at Bulldog Stadium. Lawson is training McCarthy for being annoncer next year.
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television crew
from page 23
“I want the students to know that I support them in
all the activities that they participate in at FHS,” math
teacher and Bulldog Crew fan Mike Robinson said.
“So far I have seen nothing but achievement,” Allen
said. “I’m pretty proud of them.”
-- SAVANNAH DAY
photo by SYDNEY BRANNAN
photo by HANNAH DAVIS
PANNING OVER - Sophmores Chris Smtih and Jake Peters, part of the FHS TV broadcasting crew,
pan over the Bulldog Arena filming the basketball game on November 11. The crew recorded
highlights at the Fayetteville and Alma game.
ADJUSTING- Senior Kaylin Dunn follows direction from technical
director to get the best footage of the game on November 8.
Dunn has been on tv since freshman year.
winter guard
Winter months
bring Winter Guard
In-state tuition.
Less than two hours away.
Pittsburg State University
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from page 22
The cold winter months have begun and another winter-based
sport is here.
Winter Guard, the winter version of color guard, is kicking off.
Winter guard stems from military ceremonies and veterans
organizations ceremonies. But unlike color guard, winter guard is
performed indoors.
“The top group, Eminence, will perform at several contests,” head
coach Trey Antonetti said. “Regent, our second group, will perform
at three contests and the corresponding friends and family performances. Our youngest group, the Cadets, will only perform at “En
Guard,” our end of the year recital.”
“Our first show is on January 25 at Republic High School in
Springfield, Missouri,” Antonetti said. “Our end-of-year recital is in
April, which all three guards will perform in.”
Many people may not realize how much preparation goes into this
sport.
“We work on developing shows and completing the design
process,” Antonetti said. “Depending on the show, there may be extensive soundtrack editing. I like to look at fall guard as training for
winter and winter as training for fall. It’s one big cyclical process.”
-- DELANEY OSBOURN
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